Sebastian Marino, who performed guitar within the bands Overkill and Anvil, died on the age of 57 within the early morning of January 1st after being rushed to a hospital whereas working a sound job at a New Yr’s Eve occasion in Florida.

Marino was a member of Canadian steel heroes Anvil from 1989 via 1995, showing on their 1991 album Well worth the Weight. Upon studying of Marino’s passing, Anvil singer-guitarist Steve “Lips” Kudlow wrote, “Condolences to my buddy Sebastian Marino’s household and buddies. Seby was an expensive buddy and I’ll miss him profoundly!! Well worth the Weight was a particularly particular Anvil album and it’ll preserve Seby alive via our historical past endlessly! RIP SEBASTIAN MARINO.”

The guitarist joined New Jersey thrash legends Overkill in late 1995, and remained with the band till 1999. He carried out on the albums The Killing Form (1996), From the Underground and Beneath (1997), and Necroshine (1999).

For the previous 20 years, Marino owned and operated Audio Pictures Sound & Lighting, an organization that offered manufacturing providers for live shows and leisure occasions.

Per one in every of his associates, Bruce Pilato, Marino had labored as a part of the touring crews for such bands as Sure and Asia, amongst different acts.

Our condolences exit to Sebastian Marino’s household, buddies, and bandmates throughout this tough time. Hear his enjoying with Overkill and Anvil under.

Condolences to my buddy Sebastian Marino’s household and buddies. Seby was an expensive buddy and I’ll miss him profoundly!! Well worth the Weight was a particularly particular Anvil album and it’ll preserve Seby alive via our historical past endlessly! RIP SEBASTIAN MARINO

— LIPS ANVIL (@LIPSANVIL) January 1, 2023